Here’s how to watch the FIA WEC from Barcelona on TV and via live stream

Let the action begin: the World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) is set to host its seventh round of the 2026 season. The venue is the 4.657-kilometre-long ‘Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’. The field is once again exceptionally strong this year. In the top category, 17 Hypercars from eight manufacturers will be on the starting grid. Added to this is the LMGT3 class with 18 cars from nine makes. All in all, the race naturally promises plenty of excitement.

The Six Hours of Barcelona gets underway tomorrow, Sunday (18 October 2026) at 12:00 (CEST). The race is therefore expected to finish around 18:00 (CEST). Naturally, you’ll once again be able to follow the racing action from the comfort of your own home. Here are the options available (all information is, of course, subject to change):

The WEC from Barcelona on TV

Eurosport 2 (pay-TV) will be showing the race live on television from 11.30 am to 6.30 pm. This should make for an exciting Sunday in the living room.

The WEC from Barcelona via live stream

The action from Barcelona can also be watched via live stream. There are three options available, though these are all subscription-based. RTL+ will be streaming the race on its platform on Sunday from 11.00. HBO Max will also be broadcasting the race between 11.30 and 18.30. Furthermore, HBO Max will be showing the third free practice session for the LMGT3 class today, Saturday (17 October 2026), from 8.40 am to 10.00 am – followed by the LMGT3 qualifying session from 11.40 am to 12.30 pm. The Hypercars will also be featured on Saturday – with the third free practice session from 12.30 pm to 1.50 pm and qualifying from 3.30 pm to 4.25 pm.

The FIA WEC also has its own subscription-based platform (for desktop and as an app) on which the action is shown. This has been completely revamped for 2026 and is now called FIAWEC+. Various packages can be booked there. Commentary is available in English or French. You can also watch the action without any commentary. Furthermore, FIAWEC+ offers a range of on-board cameras that you can switch between. There is also a timing monitor called ‘Live Timing Pro’, where you can keep track of what’s happening on the track. FIAWEC+ will also be showing the third free practice session and qualifying on Saturday (17 October 2026) – followed by the race on Sunday.

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